National Security

The Democratic Caucus Steering and Policy Hearing on the State of Working America

Type:Congressional Hearing

Date:May 3, 2017

Time:1:30 p.m. ET

Venue:

Washington, DC

The labor market has changed and Americans need new skills and pathways to opportunity in the digital economy.This hearing will explore how America builds an economy that generates better jobs for workers and promotes small business growth.

On April 4, 2017, Zoë Baird testified before The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies about training workers for today’s jobs. In her testimony she called for new systems to support Americans through the transition to a digital economy. Learn more here.

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